“Many clinicians have told me they weren’t aware of just how bad the problem had gotten. Many were not aware of the connection between the…
Many people who are close to a substance abuser would be quite surprised to learn how big of a part they played in the progression…
Oregon DUI laws have made arrests for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII) is a serious offense in Oregon, with penalties that carry significant…
“Recovery is, in many ways, an inner journey, and people with addictions often feel alone. In their aloneness, they ache and yearn for another state…
“I sent myself on a downward spiral. I think it was more of…of a sign than anything else. That I had to get something under…
“This most traumatic of tragedies have happened, possibly preceded by weeks, months, or even years of emotional heart-breaking turmoil when you have searched, loved, and…
Sometimes, staying sober – or supporting someone else’s sobriety – requires a bit of preplanning. People in recovery are told to stay away from situations…
“For years, the too few number of addiction medicine doctors has utilized medications to treat the disease. With the current trend and national eye on…
Choosing to get help for your substance abuse disorder is one of the best decisions you can ever make for your family, yourself, and your…
“It’s a fascinating drug, but we need to know a lot more about it. Recreationally or to self-treat opioid dependence, BEWARE – potentially, you’re at…